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Sunday, October 07, 2012

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Blog | Daniel Politi
Obama Campaign Raises $181 Million in September, Setting a New Record for 2012
Saturday, October 06, 2012, at 12:53 PM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Romney Shows Softer Side While Campaigning in Florida, Attacks Obama on Taxes
Sunday, October 07, 2012, at 11:12 AM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Stewart-O'Reilly Rumble: Short on Laughs, Big on Frustration (for Online Viewers)
Sunday, October 07, 2012, at 10:14 AM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Republican Lawmaker Says Evolution Is a Lie "Straight From the Pit of Hell"
Saturday, October 06, 2012, at 3:56 PM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Why Did a Campus Police Officer Shoot and Kill Naked University of South Alabama Freshman?
Sunday, October 07, 2012, at 11:37 AM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Jack Welch: I Should Have Added a Question Mark to Tweet About Friday's Jobs Numbers
Saturday, October 06, 2012, at 12:32 PM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Meningitis Outbreak Kills Seven, Continues Spreading To Ninth State
Saturday, October 06, 2012, at 5:05 PM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Israel Shoots Down Drone
Saturday, October 06, 2012, at 4:54 PM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Polls Start Showing a Debate Bounce for Romney
Saturday, October 06, 2012, at 2:37 PM EDT

 
Blog | Daniel Politi
Pope's Former Butler Convicted of Leaking Documents, Will Likely Be Pardoned
Saturday, October 06, 2012, at 12:40 PM EDT

 
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Let's Get Real Clawbacks From The Banks

Paul Hodgson | Bloomberg | 4 October 2012

"Thus far, no senior executive in the US has had to return compensation that has been paid out as a result of excessively risky investments, violations of ethics codes, or behavior that regulators judged to be illegal." Why not? Comments

Lionel Messi, Here & Gone

Wright Thompson | ESPN | 5 October 2012

Thanks to his exploits with Barcelona FC, Lionel Messi is idolised all over the world. But not in his hometown of Rosario in Argentina. Not even in the bar owned by his family, where the TV is tuned to cooking shows Comments

In The New World Of Spies

Anne Applebaum | NYRB | 4 October 2012

History of Soviet/Russian spies. "Those attracted to clandestine work had to be able to memorize new identities, new biographies, and complicated cover stories. In practice, they had to get some pleasure out of doing so as well" Comments

In Praise Of Bad Boys' Books

Howard Jacobson | Guardian | 5 October 2012

Jacobson was once criticised by a publisher for writing a book that lacked redemption. He was thrilled, so he says. Since when was redemption a measure of literary worth? Much better to join the bad boys and girls, writing with grit Comments

War Between The Sexes

Michele Pridmore-Brown | TLS | 5 October 2012

"Game theory enables evolutionary biologists and economists to think of the so-called war of the sexes as a strategic game. Insects and humans alike, we are the descendants of those who happened to play the game exceptionally well" Comments

Long Tail Of Lego

Chris Anderson | Reuters | 2 October 2012

Lego supports an ecosystem of small independent fabricators who make niche products, such as toy guns, for Lego fans. And Lego's happy to let them. They fill gaps in the market, while Lego focuses on mass-market parts and toys Comments

Cheat Sheet - Does Obama Want to Win?

Today: Venezuela Votes for President , Chicago Rapper Lil JoJo Went to His Grave for Taunting a Rival Gang Member , Philippines, Rebels Strike Peace Plan
Cheat Sheet: Morning

October 07, 2012
WAKE UP

Buoyed by the Democratic National Convention, Obama just raised $181 million in September. But how do you explain that sorry debate? Maybe he's just sick of being the president. Michael Tomasky on why Obama might be fading out—and why he better turn it around fast.

EL JEFE

For the last 14 years, you'd be fine yelling "Viva Chávez" in Venezuela. But Sunday, socialist President Hugo Chávez faces his toughest challenge yet against a centrist governor. Henrique Capriles is dangerously close to Chávez in the polls, running on a platform that's fed up with crime and cronyism. Chávez, who uses oil revenue to support his allies—often ideological enemies of the United States—told his political fan base that no matter the result, it's not going to be the end of the world for anyone. That's reassuring. Chávez has come back from cancer this year, but hasn't been able to keep up with the energy of his 40-year-old rival.

CUT SHORT

Rapper Lil JoJo dreamed of a greater destiny, but after he used the Internet to taunt another rapper and rival gang member, he was shot down on a Chicago street. Michael Daly visits his grave.

LET'S BE FRIENDS

Syria, take note. A major Philippines rebel group will put down its guns after striking a peace deal with the government. For 30 years, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has fought for the independence of the southern Muslim island of Mindanao. In the agreement with the nation's president, Mindanao will now have its own governing entity—as long as the rebels no longer fight for an independent state. The national government will still control defense, foreign policy, and other major actions. The most important move, however, is the demilitarization of the rebels, who have an army of 11,000.

MUSCLE POWER

This would be the exception. The United States has agreed to let South Korea double its range of ballistic missiles, as fears over a strike from North Korea mount. The agreement also lets South Korea use powerful drones to carry weapons. The nation can now deploy missiles at up to 500 miles—making it possible to hit any target in North Korea, though not endanger China or Japan. The move makes sense, given the rants of belligerent North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.


SPARRING
Stewart, O'Reilly Duke It Out
Battling it out at "Rumble" debate.
JUSTICE
Terror Suspects Face U.S. Courts
After being extradited from London.
HE SAID SHE SAID
Romney: Obama Lied on Tax Reform
Ad says president misled at debate.
INVESTIGATION
Naked Student Shot in Alabama
Charged at police officer.
WHERE'S SEACREST?
'Idol': Minaj and Carey Are Fine
After publicized spat.
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